RADIO NOTES

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 297, 14 September 1927, Page 6

RADIO NOTES

(By

“Aerial.”)

It is impossible to comply with the request of "Begiuuer” iKarori) owing to limitations of space. "Howl” (City) should place a .001 mid. fixed condenser across the loudspeaker wires close up to the set. This will stop the objectionable howl. . "Theory” (Napier) will obtain better reception by employing the very shortest route to the ground with his earth wire, which should be as .thick as possible. In reply to “Forty-four". (Patone), better results are often obtained with a short-wave set bv dispensing with an earth connection. . From the particulars furnished by “Terminal” (Palmerston North) it-would appear that one of the prongs of his valve ie not contacting properly in the socket. This can be remedied by bending tho socket contact into proper position. "Curious” (Newtown) asks: "Will it spoil my reception if I allow a neighbour to attach bis aerial .to my further mast? He will run it at 'right-angles to my aerial.” Neither listener will be affect; ed by the arrangement outlined. "Aerial’s further mast has three separate aerials attached to it. and he has not experienced any ill effects to reception, nor have his neighbouring listeners who use the mast.

In response to three requests from country listeners, particulars of the broadcast description of the DempseyTunney championship fight are repeated. Tho. Croslcy Radio Corporation’s superpower broadcast*station, WLW, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A, will broadcast a description of the tight from the ringside on Friday of next week, from 2.30 p.m.. New Zealand time. The wave-length will be 52 metres Mr. W. Clayton (Shannon) writes stating that last Sunday week he had 12 American stations on four valves of his yst. using the headphones, and six of these stations on three valves. KGO, KFI, KFON, and KFWB came in with full strength on the loudspeaker, with four valves. There, was no fading or’Morse Interference, which was very unusual. Mr. Clayton gives details of the transmission by the American stations. Ho concludes: “The reception from Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington-* is very good here, and their programmes compare favourably with other countries, and one feels satisfied to close down at 10 o’clock and get a good night's rest."

Static was obtrusive to those reaching out for long-distance 'stations during tho latter half of last week. One could not help hearing the pack of ’howlers” seesawing around the wave of 2BL, Sydney, each night. It is strange how these undesirables crowd on to poor old 2BL. The writer prefers the programmes from 3FC, Sydney,, although thosq of 2BL, Sydney, are certainly most enjoyable also. All the Australian .leading stations have been coming in with great volume. Points for strength of reception during tho past week would be allotted by "Aerial” os follows.—4QG, Brisbane, 10; 2FO, Sydney, 94; 2BL, Sydney, 8J; 3LO, Melbourne, 7J; 3AR-, Melbourne, and 2GB, Sydney, each 6J to .7; SCL, Adelaide, 6; 7ZL, Hobart, 5. As the night gets late, especially just after midnight, all the Australian stations increase 50 per cent. In volume, as compared with their volume at 9.30 p.m. There is a growing tendency on the part of Australian stations to water their programmes with “talk stuff” each evening. On Saturday at ohe time five of the Australian stations were simultaneously broadcasting talk. The motorcycle races, however, were being vividly and interestingly described from two of the stations. One microphone in Sydney was too near the track, and the roar of the machines was overwhelming. Even the announcer’s words were incoherent amidst the uproar. Then there was the man at the Brisbane track shouting himself hoarse with excitement while the motor-cycle races were being described by him. The crash' of one rider and the ensuing narrow escapes of the others from falling over him afforded the Bris■>bane announcer full scope for his enthusiasm. On tuning >on to the wave-length of 7ZL, Hobart, last Friday night, the writer was surprised to hear the call "3LO, Melbourne. An orchestral performance of the overture “William Tell” came in with good loudspeaker strength. It was a rebroadcast of 3LO, Melbourne, by the Hobart station, and eminently successful it was.

The two Philippine broadcast stations are heard in ths early morning by some New Zealand listeners. An Australian radio paper says:—"Springing into prominence lately is EZRQ, Manila, Philippine Islands, on 385 metres, just above 50L. Listen in for him just after 11 p.m. on Saturday nights, when, from about that time onwards, he broadcasts a fight from the Manila station. KZRM, Manila Hotel, Manila, owned and operated by the Radio Corporation, is also easily picked up on 395 metres when SCL closes down. As Manila time is exactly two hours later than Sydney time, this is not difficult. These stations observe a silent night on Mondays, so don’t blame old faithful wheu you try for them next Monday. KRZM appreciates a note from you if you pick him up.’’ TO-DAY'S PROGRAMMES. Following are to-day’s broadcast programmes : — IYA, AUCKLAND (333 metres).—3 p.m.: Afternoon session, selected studio items. 3.30; Lecture by studio pianist on “Claude Dubussy.” 4.30: Close down. 7.15: News and Information session’ 7.30 to 7.45: Talk on “Physical Culture,” by Norman Kerr. 8.0: Chimes. 8.1: ReJay of overture from Prince Edward Theatre; conductor, Mr. Geo. Poore. 8.16: Quartet, Lyric Four, (a) “Lovely Night,” (b) “My Banjo.” 8.24: Tenor solo, Mr. A. H. Ripley, “A Dream” (Bartlett). 8.29: Bass solo, Mr. E. Thomas, “Tally Ho” (Leoni). 8.32; Quartet, Lyric Four, (a) “O Miss Hannah,” (b) “Deep River.” 8.40: Soprano solo, Miss Alma McGruer, “Kerry Dance” (Molloy). 8.44: Duet, Messrs. Richards and Thomas, “The Moon Hath Raised Her Lamp Above” (Benedict). 8.49: Some humour, Mr. -Alan McElwain, “All About Love.” .8.54: Quartet, Lyric Four, (a) “Aloha Oe,” (b) “Honolulu Eyes.” 9.0: Weather report. 9.2: Relav from Prince Edward Theatre. 9.17: Duet, Miss A. McGruer and Mr. A. Ripley, “Whip-poor-will” from “Sally” (Kern). 0.22• Tenor solo, Mr. H. Richards, “The Pagan” (Lohr). 9.27: Quartet, Lyric Four, (a) “O Peaceful Night” (German), (b) “In Absence" (Buck). 9.35: More

humour, Mr. A. McElwain, “I Ilad a Little Garden.” 9.-10: Duet, Miss McGruer and Mr. A. Ripley, "Venetian Kong” (Testi). 9.44: Tenor solo, Mr. 11. Richards, “So Fair a Flower” (Lohr). 9.49: Bass solo, Mr. E. Thomas, "When a Maiden You Have Chosen” (Mozart). 9.54: Concerted item, Miss MeGruer and Lyric Quartet, “The Amorous Nigger.” 10.0; Close down. UFA, WELLINGTON (420 metres).— Silent.

3YA, CHRISTCHURCH (300 metres).— 2.45 p.m.: Relay, description football match, Canterbury v. South Canterbury, at Lancaster Park. G.O: Children's session. by Uncle Jack. 7.15: Addington stock market reports. 7.30: News session. S.O: Chimes. Relay of orchestral selections, from Crystal Palace Picture Theatre Orchestra, uuder direction of Mr. A. J. Bunz. 5.15: Bass solo. Mr. W. Inkster, “She is Far from the Laud” (Lambert-Chappell). 8.19: March, Lyndon Christie’s Orchestra, “Ou tho Western Front” (Crosley-Fischer). 8.23: Soprano solo, Master Frank Robinson, "The Lark Now Leaves its Watery Nest” (HattouBoosey).' 8.27: Trumpet, solo, Air. Stan. Kirk, "I Love n Little Cottage” (O'HaraSara Fox). 0.31: Fox trot, orchestra, "Just a Bird's-eye View” (DonaldsonAllan). 8.35; Soprano solo, Miss Edna Pearce, "Where the Bee Sucks” (ArneBavlev and Fergusson). 8.39: Piano solo, Miss C. P. HUI, “To a Wild Rose” (McDowell-Elkln). 8.43: Selection, orchestra, "Cubanola” (Tilzer-Tilzer). 8.47: Bass solo, Mr. W. Inkster, “Plymouth Hoe” (Lcnnard-Novello), 8.51; Saxophone solos, Mr. Lyndon Christie, (a) "Are Maria" (Schubert-Allan), (b) "A Mother’s Croon” (Walt-Fox). S.JS: March, orchestra, “Lake Sonia" (Lake-Fischer). 9.2: Interval. 9.7: Soprano solo, Master Frank Robinson, “The Swallows” (Cowan-Boosey). 9.11: Fox trot, orchestra, "Meadow Lark" (FiorJto-Albert). 9.15: Clarionet, solo, Sir. Robt.' E. Kirk, “Excerpts of Wagner” (Wagner-Le Fleur). 9.19: Selection, orchestra, "In Cairo” (Von Blon-Ditson). 9.23; Soprano solo, Miss Edna Pearce, “On the Banks of Allan Water” (Hatton-Lewis). 9.27: Piano solo, Miss C, P. Hill, "Fox Trot Medley” (M.S.) 9.31: Bass solo, Mr. W. Inkster, “The Trumpeter” (Dix-Boosey). 9.35: Selection, orchestra, “Liebestaume” (Liszt-Allan). 9.39: Xylophone solo, Mr. Iran Kirk, “Light Cavalry’ (Liszt-Hawkes). 9.43: Soprano solo, Master Frank Robinson, “Where’er You Walk” (Handel-Boosey). 9.47: Selection, orchestra, “In a Red Rose Garden” (Gaston-Renick). 9.51: Soprano solo. Miss Edna Pearce, “We'd Better Bide a Wee” (Claribel-Allan). 9.54; Saxophone solo, Mr. Lyndon Christie, “Just Like Your Eyes” (Grunn-Fox). 9.58: Fox trot, orchestra, "Hello, Aloha” (BaerAllan). 10.3: Close down. 4YA, DUNEDIN.—SiIent, 2FC, SYDNEY (442 metres).—7.3B p.m.: Programme announcements. 7.40; Harold Hickey, tenor, (a) "The Great Awakening” (Kramer), (b) “For You Alone” (Geehl). 7.48: Gladstone Bell, ’cello solo, “Romance sans Paroles” (Davidoff). 7.56: A few words about "Authors’ Week.” 8.0: Big Ben; Haymarket Operatic Orchestra, of 17 members, under the baton of Mr. Stanley Porter. 8.15: Raymond Ellis, English baritone, and Elsie Peerless, soprano, will present the third of a series of 20 operatic numbers, representing the villain and heroine in opera. Mr. Ellis will sing numbers from “Faust” and “Mephistofele.” Miss Peerless will sing, (a) recit. and aria, "Ah! Fors e Lui” (Verdi), (b) “Ombra Leggiera” ("Shadow Song”), "Dlnorah” (Meyerbeer). 8.30: Win and Windle, English entertainers. 8.38: The Haymarket Operatic Orchestra. 8.48; Harold Hickey, tenor. (a) “Serenata” (Toselll), ■ (b) “Smilin’ Through” (Penn). 8.55: Gladstone Bell, ’cello solo. "Berceuse de Jocelyn” (Godard). 0.0: Big Beu : late weather forecast. Win and Windle, English entertainers. 9.5: From the King’s Hall, Items from the recital by Murray Gibbes, in aid of the United Charities' Fund. Violin solos by Mr. Moore MacMabon: vocal numbers by Mr. O. Murray Gibbes; pianoforte solo. Miss Mona Worpell. 0.35: Gladstone Bell, ’cello solo (from the studio), “Andante Cantablie” (Tschalkowski). 9.40; Win and Windle, English entertainers. 9.48: Raymond Ellis, English baritone. 9.58: The Haymarket Operatic Orchestra of 17 members, under the baton of Mr. Stanley Porter. 10.8: Elsie Peerless, soprano, (a) "Lovely Spring” (Coenen). (b) ‘A Southern Song" (Ronald). 10.16: The Haymarket Operatic Orchestra. 10.30: From the Sydney Town Hall, dance music supplied by orchestra conducted by Mery Lyons on the occasion of the Smith family ball. 10.57: Late news and announcements. 11.0: Big Bon; dance music from the Sydney Town Hall until 11.30 p.m. 11.30: National Anthem; close down. „ n 2BL, SYDNEY (355 metres).—B p.m.: G.P.O. clock and chimes; Broadcasters topical chorus. 8.3: The Canterbury District Band (bandmaster, Mr. Stan. Nicholls), broadcast from Baker's Hall, Campsio. 8.23: Mr. Harrison Allen (elocutionist). 8.38: Mr. Donald Woodrow (baritone), 8.45: Ceo. Morrison and his Gloomchasers, broadcast from tho ballroom of the Bondi Casino. 8.55: Mr. H. J. Wylie (instrumentalist), in concertina solos. 9.2: Weather report and forecast, by courtesy of Mr. C. J. Mares, Government meteorologist. 9.3: Broadcasters’ ali-sports export wiH talk on “Boxing, Golf, and Sporting News.” 948: Madame GoossensViceroy (soprano). 9.38: The Canterbury Band. 9.58: Mr. Donald Woodrow. 10.5: Cec. Morrison and hie Glooinchasers, broadcast from the baHroom of the Bondi Casino. 10.15: Mr. H. J. Wylie (instrumentalist). 10.22: Cec. Morrison and his Gloomchasers, broadcast from the ballroom of the Bondi Casino. 10.32: Resume of following day’s programme. 10.36: Cec. Morrison and hie Gloomchasers broadcast from the ballroom of the Bondi Casino. 10.46: “Sun” news items. 10.50: Cec. Morrison and his GJoomchasers, broadcast from tho ballroom rf the Bondi Casino.. 14: G.P.O. clock and chimes; National Anthem. 2GB, SYDNEY (316 metres).-? . p.m.: Music. 7.5: Address. 7.15; Benediction of the Most Holy Sacrament. 7.40: Address bv Dr. P. K. Roest. 7.50: Announcements. | -7.55; Songs by Eva Casimir, (1) “Dawn,

Gentle Flower” (Sterndalc Uennett), (2) "Golden Slumber," old English air. 8.5: Address by Professor Ernest Wood. 8.20: 'Cello solos, Muriel Lang, (1) "Allegro from Sonata,” (2) "Adagio from Sonata” (Beethoven). 8.28: 2GB Voeal Quartet, (1) "Click Clack,” (2) 'Be Ring-tailed Coon," (3) ".De Ole Banjo” (plantation songs) (Ethel Jones, Eva Casimir. Thomas Hall, Clement Hoskin?) 8.38: Violin solos. Monica Border, (1) "Midnight Bells" (Kreisler), (2) "The Swan” (Saint Saens). 9.46: Instrumental trio (Monica Border, Muriel Lang Ada Brook), 1) "Selections from Carmen" (Bizet). 9: Recital by Walter Hunt. 9.15: Songs by Clement Hosking, (1) “Maids May Boast," (2) "Vulcan’s Song" (Gounod). 9.23: Piano solos, Ada Brook. (1) "Trieste de Columbine” (Schutt), (2) “Black Nolo Study" (Chonin). . 9.35: Songs by Ethel Jones, (1) "Sylveiin” (Binding), <2> "Castilian Lament" ’del Riego). 9.40: 2GB Vocal Quartet, (1) "Lovely Night.” (2) .“The Maiden of the Fleur de Lys,” (3) "Good King Wenvealar" (Btlic. Jones. Eva Casimir, Thomas Hall, Clement Hosking), 9.50: Tala. 10: Close down. 3LO. MELBOURNE (371 metres).-8.15 p.m.: “Fidelio,” an opera in two acts, by Beethoven, by the Melba Conservatorium Opera Society—Mr. A. C. Batleman’s male choir and the Melbourne Symphony Or chestra, under the direction of Mr. F: ' Hart. 10.15: "Argus” news service; meteorologieal information; British Official Wireless news. 10.25: Joe Aronson and his Synco-Symphonists. will demonstrate bow good noise can bo in—" Blue Skies” (Berlin), “So Blue” (Do Sylva) "Lonely Acres in the West” (Robinson). 10.35: Era Trotman, humorist, wilt give a sketch nt the piano, “The Playwright” and “Rubinstein Calls His Tailor.” 10.42: Joe Aronson and his Synco-Symphonists—“There Ain’t No Maybe iu My» Baby’s Eyes” (Kahn), “I’ve Got the Girl” (Donaldson),

“Kentucky Lullaby” (Miller). 10.52: An'nouncements; the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria’s safety message. 10.56: Joe Aronson and his Synco-Symphonists—“Two Little Bluebirds” (Kern), “Who?” (Kern). 11: Our great thought. 11.1: Joo Aronson and his Synco-Symphonists- "The Village Blacksmith Owns the Village Now” (Moore). "Whipped Cream” (piano solo) (Lange). “Take in the Snn. Hang out the Moon” (Woods). "I’ve Been Wasting My Dreams" (O’Hagan), "Me Too, Ha Ha, Ho Ho’ (Brown), "Drifting and Dreaming” (West). "In a Little Spanish Town” (Wayne), "Go. Wash an Elephant if You Wanna Do Something Big” (Terke). "Half a Moon is Better than No Moon" (Reynolds), “How Long Must I Wait for You?” (Malie), “Slue Foot” (Kirk), “Just. the Same” (Donaldson). 11.40: ’God Save the King.”

4QG. BRISBANE <385 metres).—Gympie Nigger Minstrels. To-night’s programme will comprise the relaying of a nigger minstrel entertainment, which will be held in the Soldiers’ Hall, Gympie, in connection with the "Come Back to Gympie” movement. From Gympie—B p.m.: Nigger minstrel entertainment. 10 p.m.: The "Daily Mail" news: weather news. Close down. Note.—New Zealand lime is an hour and a half ahead of eastern Australian time.

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